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Vintage Card Catalog

A couple of months ago, I saw an amazing card file display at "Me & Mrs. Jones" (see post here).  I told everyone that I was on the lookout for one and I've been keeping my eyes open since then.  Well, I finally stumbled on this one at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. 
I got so excited about painting it that I forgot to take a "before" pic.
Trust me when I say that it wasn't all that pretty before! I brightened this old treasure by using"Duck Egg ASCP" and then a coat of clear wax, followed by dark wax to give it an aged look.  
Now I'm looking for more of these to store my art & sewing supplies.
I really LOVE the way it turned out!

Come and par-tay with me at these awesome LINK PARTIES...

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11 comments:

  1. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesJuly 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Ooh, I would love to find a card catalog. You did a great job fixing this one up. What a perfect place for storing craft and sewing supplies.

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  2. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Wow, great for crafting supplies! Lovin' the distressed look.

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  3. Athena at Minervas GardenJuly 10, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Nicole: What a beautiful card catalog with a great shade of blue paint--I like it a lot. Take care, and have a lovely week!

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJuly 11, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Cute card catalog and great color. I do need a backlink to the party in your post. Thanks.

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  5. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love this and the color is great! My fil had one in a garage sale and just as I saw it, someone grabbed it up and bought it!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Love the color! I keep seeing these at a local antique mall and they keep calling my name...but I have yet to bring one home! lol! I love what you did to yours! We'd love it if you'd share this at our Home is Where the Heart is! http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-1/

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  7. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I've been looking for something like this for my daughter's room! I love the color you chose. Very jealous. ;)

    http://smallorganizedhome.blogspot.com/

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  8. Between Blue and YellowJuly 13, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    So cute! I wish i had one of those really big card catalogs. They are so cool! Great work.

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  9. TammyJuly 13, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    What an Awesome find!! It looks so Pretty in the Duck Egg too!! Thank you so much for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  10. micheleJuly 13, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    i would love to own one of these!

    thank you for such lovely inspiration! found you at MMS's link party, always a favorite!

    hope you can swing by:
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-sale-giveaway.html

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  11. DeeJuly 15, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Those are so handy to have, wish I could find one. I love the color. Nice job! Following from Homespun Happening. Dee from My Painted Stuff

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